Shubh Yatra Inflight Magazine - Air India November 2019

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R.N.I No. DELBIL/2013/49281

November 2019 | Vol 7 | Issue 11

Baolis of Delhi Exploring the city’s heritage stepwells

Bharatbala's Virtual Bharat The director's 1,000-film journey

G urdwaras acro s s india c e l eb r atin g g u r u nana k j ayanti

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Ashwani Lohani

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Dear Traveller,

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Welcome on-board Air India.

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On behalf of the entire Air India family let me wish you and your family and friends a very happy and joyous Deepawali. As promised, we launched the following international flights during the festive period.

AI 187/188 between Delhi and Toronto on the 27th of September, AI 971/972 between Delhi and Doha on the 29th of October, AI 165/166 between Amritsar and London on the 31st of October, AI 989/990 between Mumbai and Kuwait on the 27th of October.

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Air India, your national carrier, is the only Indian airline that truly connects India with the world.

We only need your encouragement and support

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Air India, your national carrier, is the only Indian airline that truly connects India with the world. We only need your continuous encouragement and support to spread our wings further and improve passenger services.

We are aware that at times our services fall short of your expectations. For a long time we had persistent problems with our call centre and the website.

Fortunately, we now have a new call centre and a revamped website and we hope to improve services to our esteemed passengers.

On the 31st of October we launched a direct 3 days a week flight aboard a Dreamliner between Amritsar and London, thereby meeting a long-felt requirement. This flight would also facilitate pilgrims coming for Guruparv, the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. Earlier, on the 17th of October, we launched the much-awaited commercial flight between Chennai and Jaffna in Sri Lanka and end November would witness commencement of regular daily flight aboard an ATR-72 on this route. Besides boosting tourism, this ATR flight is also a big boon for the movement of Tamil population between the Jaffna province of Sri Lanka and Chennai, and we hope to expand this service in future.

Air India is celebrating Vigilance awareness week from the 28th of October to the 2nd of November this year. While integrity has to always be an integral part of our lives, yet such occasions are indeed an opportunity for us to reinforce its need and value in our work and life. During this week, Air India has planned various activities to reinforce awareness of the need to clamp down on corrupt practices.

All of us need to be actively involved in this national mission of a life based on integrity. We at Air India expect your feedback if you encounter unethical conduct on our network.

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Contributors/editor's letter pg 50

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AARTI KAPUR SINGH

VIKRAMJIT SINGH ROOPRAI

A writer with close to 20 years of experience, Singh loves to travel the world and document her adventures. She holds a doctorate in film studies and enjoys writing on such varied subjects as food, luxury, films, travel, wellness and celebrities.

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dr arun ninawe

He is a heritage activist and explores Delhi's historical monuments to promote India's rich heritage. He has recently penned a book titled Delhi Heritage: Top 10 Baolis published

by Niyogi Books.

Ninawe was an advisor in the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. He has authored several articles in the field of aquaculture and marine biotechnology for various publications.

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Mishra has been writing for the past 25 years. He has worked for Akashvani, and is currently working as an assistant director with the PRO department of the cultural wing of the government of Madhya Pradesh.

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GARIMA ASTIR

Grover is a certified Angel Card reader and enjoys reading books on spirituality and fiction.

She takes a keen interest in the latest technologies too. She can be reached at facebook.com/ garimaastirangelguidance

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In the November issue of Shubh Yatra, we celebrate the uniqueness of India. From Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand to Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh and from Bundi in Rajasthan to Shillong in Meghalaya, join us on this fascinating journey!

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In our cover story, we travel to a few gurdwaras across the country, marvelling at the shrines' magnificence.

In Araku Valley, nestled in the Eastern Ghats, we explore the mystery of limestone caves and the magic of coffee. In the quaint town of Bundi, we discover the essence of Rajasthan’s rustic charm. We tell you why this offbeat destination should be on your holiday list this season. In Shillong, explore with us the glorious shades of cherry blossoms at the annual cherry blossom festival.

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While our travel sections are all about traversing the nation, in our celebrity section too we talk to film director Bharatbala on how he is re-discovering India through his ambitious 1,000-short film project Virtual Bharat!

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Contents I nOvember 2019

NAVIGATOR 50

sure shorts

footprints

38-48 Snapshots of festivals, food and culture, entertainment and events

68 secrets of bundi Take a walk through this quaint town in Rajasthan

special feature

72 a road through the ghats The natural wonders of Araku Valley

50 resplendent shrines Explore a few gurdwaras across the country

open house

78 a day in hong kong Tour the city's hot spots and savour the local cuisine

58 steps of time Discover a few stunning baolis or stepwells in Delhi

Pop pourri

62 designs from kashmir Designer Rina Singh on her latest collection around the landscape

82 A story of 1,000

untold tales Director Bharatbala on his new digital venture

66 what's on the menu Unique weekend brunch spreads around the country

96 calling cards

What the cards hold for you in November

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#flyAI Passengers’ program got disturbed including mine due to cancellation of flight AI627BOM-NAG recently at Mumbai airport Terminal 2. But I would like to appreciate officer Ms Chitra, Mr Allwyn and other staff members of @airindiain for calmly attending to the agitated passengers.

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Connecting India, For You

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Air India offers you a well-connected network, with a multitude of flights across India and overseas. On the domestic front, Air India has connected Patna with Amritsar, Mumbai-Dehradun-Varanasi-Dehradun-Mumbai and Mumbai-AurangabadUdaipur-Aurangabad-Mumbai.

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On the international front, Air India has started flights for Mumbai-Kuwait-Mumbai, Delhi-Doha-Delhi and Amritsar--London Stansted Airport. We have also connected Delhi-Seoul and Delhi-Toronto with a direct flight.

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I’m super super glad to see that on flight from Delhi to Hydrebad @airindiain has drastically reduced its usage of single-use #plastic from their flight. #AirIndia you’re leading the #UnPlastic movement.

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@airindiain Just completed my journey on AI 850. Enjoyed the hot and fresh dinner. Good to see wooden cutlery instead of plastic. Keep up the good work and the hospitality which you are known for Sachin Arora Flying back over the Arctic Sea. The @ airindiain flight from San Francisco to New Delhi took the polar route. The sunset over the Arctic was a poignant reminder of all that is beautiful and fragile in this planet we call home.

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More baggage allowance, than the rest

Fly for Sure Offer Air India has introduced ‘Fly for Sure Offer’ for passengers who are concerned that their travel plans may change. At the time of purchase of ticket, by making an advance payment of `2,000 per sector, you can avail one-time flight change facility on the same sector and day of travel. Applicable for domestic flights only.

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We offer you an unbelievable free baggage allowance of 25 kg on domestic sectors, in Economy Class on all fare levels.

We also understand the baggage needs of the little ones and have allowed a free baggage allowance of 10 kg for infants.

Those of you travelling on Alliance Air flights and connecting to Air India domestic flights and vice versa, holding a single ticket, will also be eligible for 25 kg. For journey applicable only on Alliance Air flights (aircraft types ATR 72 and 42) free baggage allowance is 15 kg.

Book your ticket online, at airindia.in, for more convenience, better discounts and extra mileage points

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Preferred Seat Selection

The scheme allows you to select a desired seat on the aircraft, like front row, emergency exit, window and aisle seat. You can purchase a preferred seat from any of Air India’s offices in the city or at the airport, from our call centre and Air India’s mobile application. The facility of Advance seat selection will be available till 240 minutes (D-4 hours) before departure, and within D-4 hours, selection of all seats will be free of charge. To know more, visit our website www.airindia.in and https://flightservices.airindia.in

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Special row for women passengers In a historic first, Air India is now reserving an entire row in Economy Class at no extra cost for women passengers travelling alone on its domestic flights. Women travelling with infants can also occupy these seats but without bassinets. The scheme is currently not applicable on Alliance Air and Air India’s code share flights.

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Concessionary Fares

Concessionary Fares on the domestic sector have been made more attractive to senior citizens, armed forces, paramilitary forces and students. Concessionary Fares are available for sale from Air India’s City Ticketing Office (CTO), Airport Ticketing Office (ATO), website www.airindia.in and Call Centre.

To know more, visit our website www.airindia.in

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Now, pre-purchase additional baggage allowance through Air India’s call centre or at any of Air India’s booking offices till six hours of departure of flight and save 20 per cent vis-a-vis airport rates.

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First and Business Class travellers can also now avail of Companion Free Scheme for travel to/from any non-metro domestic sectors.

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Airsewa mobile app and portal The AirSewa web portal and a mobile app was launched by the Government for the convenience of air passengers, which provides an integrated common platform where passengers can lodge their grievances against all major stakeholders in the aviation sector including airlines. For details log on to the website www.airsewa.gov.in

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Air India boasts the biggest modern state-of-the-art fleet, comprising Boeing (747-400, 777-200LR, 777-300ER and 787 Dreamliner) and

Airbus (319, 320, 320Neo and 321). Its subsidiaries, Air India Express and Alliance Air, have in their fleet the B737-800s and ATRs respectively.

Air india FLEET B747-400 (4 aircraft)

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In 2007, to honour Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence, the United Nations declared October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence.

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News from Air India Air India becomes the first airline in the world to use TaxiBot on an Airbus aircraft Air India scripted history by taxiing first ever Airbus commercial flight with TaxiBot Air India created history by becoming the first airline in the world to use a TaxiBot on an Airbus A320 aircraft operating a commercial flight with passengers onboard. Air India CMD Ashwani Lohani flagged off AI665 from New Delhi to Mumbai at Terminal 3 on October 15, 2019. A TaxiBot (Taxiing Robot), is a pilot-controlled semi-robotic towbar-less aircraft tractor used as an alternate taxiing equipment. Using this device, it is possible to tow the aircraft from parking bays to the runway with their engines switched off. Thus saving precious fuel and reducing engine wear and tear. The ignition is turned only when the aircraft reaches the runway. These TaxiBots are used for departing flights only. This way, Air India has taken a giant step towards curbing carbon emission, which results in improving air quality and accelerates a greener aviation eco-system. Further, usage of TaxiBot brings down the consumption of fuel by as much as 85 per cent during taxiing of aircraft. TaxiBots also help in decongesting boarding gates and apron area by providing efficient pushbacks.

This is one more initiative by Air India team, led by Director Operations Capt Amitabh Singh, to ensure a greener environment for flight operations. Recently, his team ensured the national carrier became the first Indian airline to chart the polar route to San Francisco, which resulted in savings on flying time, fuel consumption and curbing carbon footprint. Earlier the airline had taken a pioneering step by operating commercial flights on No Destination alternate route basis.

Air India CMD Ashwani Lohani became the first international passenger to alight at Jaffna airport, Sri Lanka, after Alliance Air (subsidiary of Air India) became the first airline to operate to and from Jaffna, marking its presence on World Air Map

True to her profession Sheena Singh, manager Alliance Air and a CRM facilitator, was appreciated recently by Air India CMD Ashwani Lohani and Director Operations Capt Amitabh Singh for compiling a CRM handbook that serves as a guideline for flight crew to ensure safety for flight operations. Sheena had joined Alliance Air as a cabin crew in 1996. With her experience as a cabin crew, an in-house CRM facilitator and necessary trainings, she made a detailed study on flight safety from the crews’ perspective and designed a Ready Reckoner to highlight the elements of CRM in accordance with civil aviation regulatory requirement and Air India’s policy to help instil a sense of professionalism amongst crew members along with high awareness about safety standards. Apart from work, she does modelling in her free time. She received an award from Air India CMD on Women’s Day for her hard work and professional attitude.

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CREW CORNER 2.0 This section focusses on exceptional employees of Air India. They are the jewels of the airline, appreciated for their exemplary contribution, personally and professionally Air India’s sailing achievements Air India’s goal is to be an organisation whose practices make it one of the most environmentally sensitive companies in the aviation industry. Sailing is one of the most environment-friendly sports available. There is no pollution whatsoever since wind energy is used. What’s common in an aeroplane and a sail boat is that the wings of an airplane and the sails of a boat use the Bernoulli’s Principle to generate forces which help propel them. Air India has been promoting sailing in a big way with a sailing team in Chennai which has won many medals. The team practices at the Royal Madras Yacht Club located inside the Chennai port. Air India executive pilot capt Vivek Shanbhag is a passionate sailor and has been promoting keel boat sailing on the J80 - a French onedesign sail boat - which is very popular at Asian Games and other world championships.

The Royal Madras Yacht Club is affiliated to the apex body Yachting Association of India and is their accredited training centre. His team Royal Madras Sailing recently participated at the J80 Asian Championship 2019 held in Qingdao, China, where 17 teams from different countries participated. His son Avinash Shanbhag was also a part of the team.

At the championship, Shanbhag’s team bagged fourth place. Congratulations.

Impeccable track record Maxwell Johnson Jani is loved and admired by all. An officer posted in Ahmedabad, he is known for his impeccable track record and helpful nature. He joined Air India on January 4, 1990, as a radio (ssb) operator on a contractual appointment in Goa and a year later was transferred to Ahmedabad where he held the post till 1997. He was then promoted to an operations assistant

and started working in flight despatch, Ahmedabad. In May 2013, he was redeployed in the Commercial department. After joining the Commercial department, he worked in reservation and sales and marketing. He is currently working as a duty officer at the Ahmedabad airport and is always a pleasure to interact with. So keep an eye out for him at Ahmedabad airport.

Man of many faces Nilanjan Ghosh, deputy chief cabin crew, Air India, is a man of many faces. Hailing from Kolkata, he joined Air India in 2007 and very quickly climbed the success ladder. He was nominated as C.M.S DOPS crew coordinator for IFS leadership seminar alongside his peers.

He has done BSc in Botany (Honours) from University of Calcutta, he has worked at the front desk of a five star hotel and also as a cabin crew member with leading airlines before finding home in the city of dreams, Mumbai, with Air India. He is a food, lifestyle and travel blogger and also the moderator of various food blogging groups. His hobbies include cooking, painting, calligraphy, elocution, writing and reading. He believes that “every dark tunnel has light in the end and every seemingly endless night finally culminates in a shining dawn.” His mantra in life is to live and let live. “I also believe in being the best at what I do because, sincerity and good deeds never go unnoticed or unrewarded”, he says. This is perhaps the reason why he is appreciated by crew and passengers alike and has received numerous letters of appreciation from the airline.

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True flying star Sheena Mallikarjun commenced her career as an in-flight services cabin crew with a private carrier in 1996 and trained on the Boeing 737 before joining Alliance Air as a cabin crew member on the Boeing 737-200. She has also trained on the ATR and CRJ, and later on Air India’s Airbus 320 family. In 2019, she came first in slogan writing for Swacch Bharat Abhiyan. In August 2019, she wrote an article on CRM and made a poster highlighting essential CRM skills and their correlation with TEM, threat and error management and SMS to promote safe aviation culture.

Captain braveheart Capt Ashish Sharma joined the Airline in 2008. He is currently a captain on the Airbus 320 fleet. He is one of Air India’s heroes as he was a part of Operation Raahat, said to be one of the world’s most daring rescue operations. Sharma was recently appreciated for his beautiful announcement on social media during one of his flights. He leaves no stones unturned and misses no opportunity to improve the image of the airline. His mantra in life is to smile and see the world smiling with him.

“You live once so make it large and make it count,” he says.

Ready for a new challenge Narender Singh Rautela is an energetic young Air Indian who is always ready for a new challenge. He joined Air India in 2007 as a supervisor in the Commercial department and is currently working in Revenue Management & Marketing department handling the European and the UK markets that have shown an exponential rise in recent times. He is the youngest assistant manager in the Commercial department as of today and has received various appreciation letters from the airline’s top management including Ashwani Lohani, Air India CMD. His career objective is to accept new challenges and work with highest standards and ethics of professionalism. He is extremely passionate about his job and is a keen learner. His hobbies include playing badminton and reading. He also loves watching documentaries in his free time.

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Towbar man Prabhakaran needs no introduction.

A service engineer manager in the engineering line maintenance, he can single-handedly push an aircraft without a towbar. He is, without a doubt, Air India’s man of steel. He has won Mr. Mumbai, Mr. Maharashtra and Mr. India Junior in 1987. Mr. Mumbai and Mr. Maharashtra Senior five times between 1989 and 1993, and Mr. India 199394. Prabhakaran always greets with a smile be it the airline’s passengers, employees or his colleagues. Air India is proud of his achievements and professionalism.

This section is conceptualised by Captain Rishabh Kapur, a third-generation Air India pilot. He has received numerous laurels for his courage and service to the country and Air India.

Please write to rishabh.kapur@airindia.in or fill in the in-flight feedback form

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A Stitch In Time Started in 1981, the Darzi Group has today become one of the finest bespoke tailoring brands for men in India.

T

he finest statement of bespoke tailoring, the Darzi Group in Delhi weaves exquisite fabric - from endless yardage to the perfect suit. With every stitch customised to your taste and preference, suits at Darzi embody style and finesse.

Started in 1981, this Rajouri Gardenbased group has become a reverent name when it comes to men’s fashion, both ethnic and formal. The label borrows its name from ‘darzi’ who is a humble person crafting extraordinary pieces, each part of which has a unique role to play.

For, a darzi does not just stitch a fabric, but breathes life into a man’s clothes.

Thus, the suits at Darzi are not merely stitched but built, just like your personality, reverberating character, comfort and charisma. While features like inner pockets (for a 007 feel) and workable/ showy buttons add to the lavishness of the suits, others like flap-style pockets or single and double-breasted coats preserve a touch of the classic, making

them timelessly fashionable. The Darzi Group is the brainchild of Sunil Mital, who wanted to make a unique statement with bespoke suits. As the label carved out a niche for itself, the year 2001 saw the launch of Studio Firang, its dedicated outlet, founded for the sole purpose of curating a line of exceptional, international quality of readymade and ethnic wear.

In 2013, the label was enriched under the leadership of his son, Sushain Mital, who boasts an international degree in Pattern Design and Garment Technology. This opened the doors of Mirasu in 2016. The trade was niche because the resources were priceless and exceptional. Highend international brands and their fine quality finally seamed into the Indian fabric. Since then, there has been no turning back. The tailors at Darzi don’t just stitch clothes, but weave stories.

The label’s bandhgala paired with dhoti pants has been a stunner, reflecting the British and Indian fusion style. In their workspace, tailors handcraft around 200

components that go into the making of a suit, resulting in a wearable work of art.

Speaking about the same, Sunil Mital says, ”Bespoke tailoring is a dying art, which we aim to revive by creating an in-house infrastructure where our teams are trained to ensure excellence.” Adds Sushain, “Understanding fabric, trends, and what works for my client’s body type, and merchandising the look is something I practise every day. I love fashion and tailoring is in my blood.”

The Darzi Group has associated with such exclusive international brands as Ermenegildo Zegna, Loro Piana, Scabal, Dormeuil, Ferrante, Reda, Eton, Zilli, Panthrella, Daniel Fiesoli, Magnani, Moreschi and likes for its luxurious collections.

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The Spanish connection Explore Madrid, as Air India celebrates being the only airline that connects India and Spain, flying between the two country’s capitals in less than 10 hours

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It is said no one outside Spain understands a siesta better than Indians! The popular Spanish tradition of an afternoon rest is an equally intrinsic part of Indian culture too. Even today, across India, markets and offices slow down and down their shutters for a few hours post lunch. The same is the case with sobremesa, another popular tradition followed in Spain.

This, translating into a leisurely lunch with family and friends, can spread over an afternoon stretching from a multi-course lunch, to lively conversations

after the dining table has been cleared and ending with coffee or liquor! That should sound familiar to Indians, who know the pleasures of lingering at the lunch table on a weekend or a holiday, hours after the plates have been cleared, ending the ritual with an afternoon tea!

India and Spain, with their incredible diversity, offer a kaleidoscope of cultures. Not just these, the two great countries have much in common and Air India’s direct New Delhi to

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Did you know • According to the 2019 Michelin Guide for Spain, Madrid boasts 21 restaurants with Michelin stars • The city is home to Botín, the world’s oldest restaurant • Madrid is home to several world-renowned cocktail bars, including Museo Chicote, which has played host to celebrities like Frank Sinatra, and Bette Davis • It is also famous for the Real Madrid CF Museum

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Madrid flight has only cemented these connections. In fact, on the occasion of Spain’s National Day (October 16), the Spanish embassy in New Delhi organised a contest, in which Air India offered two round trip New DelhiMadrid tickets, celebrating the only direct flight between India and Spain.

With the capital of both the countries connected, it’s now even easier to travel and explore. Just like New Delhi, Madrid too epitomises the paradox of a modern city sprung from ancient roots: majestic and humble, chic and shabby,

and frenetically busy with pockets of tranquility.

There is a lot to explore in Madrid.

From the Prado Museum, one of the world’s best, shopping quarters full of luxury and international brands and antique shops to art galleries, cafes, fine-dining restaurants and traditional tapas bars, Madrid has something to offer every kind of tourist. From flamenco shows to football matches and from trendy discotheques to its popular nightlife, Madrid is fascinating.

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Ramgotty chugs back to life Repaired and restored to its former glory, the Ramgotty locomotive, which served the Indian Branch Railway Company, is ready to roll again

An archival image of the Ramgotty locomotive In 1862, when the Ramgotty steam locomotive first arrived in India, the British Raj was going through tumultuous times. The 1857 mutiny had just been quelled, and the Santhal rebellion, which was a part of it, had its cradle in Birbhum district of West Bengal, the Ramgotty’s destined workplace.

Realisation had dawned on colonial rulers that, across India and especially in West Bengal, territorial control with an extensive railway network was necessary to move troops faster. At the same time, having different gauges (track separation width) of railway lines permitted the British to control, optimise and monopolise railway working. While a number of railway companies were incorporated by the British for building their main lines, the smaller companies and princely

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states were given responsibility of building shorter branch and feeder lines for rail transport.

In 1862, one such company called The Indian Branch Railway Company (IBRC) was incorporated with an offer of a 20-year subsidy.

The first line laid by it was the fourft gauge line between Azimganj and Nalhati in Birbhum in 1863.

This 27-km-long railway line was

Ramgotty was named after then manager of the NalhatiAzimganj Railway line Ram Gati Mukarji

a unique gauge. To work on this line, a steam locomotive specially built by Anjubault Locomotive in Paris, France, was purchased by the IBRC. This locomotive was later named Ramgotty. In 1872, the IBRC merged with Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway Company with a five percent guaranteed return.

Ramgotty’s working life and preservation

In 1906, the then Viceroy of British India Lord Curzon made a decision along with Sir Arthur Trevor, who was heading the Public Works Department (roads and railways), to begin the Imperial Government’s purchase, or rather repurchase, of smaller private railway lines from their original investors. By then, the IBRC had already opened the metre gauge Kanpur–Lucknow branch line and also established railway

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The Ramgotty locomotive at the National Rail Museum

workshops at Alambagh (1865) and Charbagh (1867) to maintain its fleet of steam locomotives that included the Ramgotty. The Ramgotty Steam Locomotive was IBRC’s only engine that worked on a four-ft gauge. It was named after the then manager of the Nalhati-Azimganj Railway line Ram Gati Mukarji, which was shortened to “Ramgotty”.

Did you know Indian Steam Railway Society (ISRS) started as an informal group of railway enthusiasts under the banner of Friends of National Rail Society in 1997. In 1999 the society was registered and organised its first steam conference. Since then, under the stewardship of railway heritage enthusiasts like Romesh Sethi, Ranjit Virdi and current Air India CMD Ashwani Lohani, it has been spearheading the steam restoration movement in the country.

The theme for its 16th conference to be organised in New Delhi on November 23 is Ramgotty Returns!

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Re-gauging and retirement of Ramgotty

In 1925, the Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway was merged with the East Indian Railway Company. Ramgotty still had some useful life left, and was re-gauged to operate a broad gauge line as a shunting locomotive at the Jamalpur Workshop. It worked till 1951 when it was sold off to the Calcutta Municipal Corporation Railways to work on pulling railway wagons piled with garbage out and away from what is now Kolkata.

Ramgotty would have been sold for scrap had it not been rescued and moved to the Jamalpur workshop in Bihar in 1974. When the National Rail Museum (NRM) was established

in 1977, in New Delhi, the Ramgotty was one of the first few steam locomotives to be installed there.

Ramgotty returns

In 2018, it was decided to revive Ramgotty. Reviving the Ramgotty is the second of significant steam restoration efforts as a Heritage Project of Indian Railways. The first was the successfully revival of the 1855-built Fairy Queen locomotive, under current Air India CMD Ashwani Lohani, the then director of NRM. The responsibility of reviving Ramgotty was assigned to Shakur Basti workshop of Indian Railways. The locomotive boiler could be repaired but the undercarriage and bulkhead had to be rebuilt. Many parts were either rebuilt to specification or replaced.

After months, Ramgotty is ready to run again in time for the annual conference of the Indian Steam Railway Society (ISRS). This would then be the second-oldest working steam locomotive in the world.

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Pushkar Mela, Pushkar, Rajasthan

Touted as one of the biggest camel fairs in Asia, the Pushkar Mela takes pride of place in the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural and events calendar. What livens up this vibrant event are the competitions that are held, such as matka phod and the longest moustache contest. In recent years, the fair has also included an exhibition cricket match between the local Pushkar Club and a team of foreign tourists. Devotees flock to the Brahma temple, said to be the only one of its kind in the world, located near the Pushkar Lake, in which pilgrims take a holy dip.

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Chhath Puja (November 2)

Sangai Festival, Manipur

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Named after sangai, the state animal, this annual event showcases Manipurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tradition and culture. From handloom to handicrafts, cuisine to music, and cultural exhibitions to sports (both adventurous and indigenous) - this event is aimed at promoting tourism in the state.

A festival dedicated to the Sun god, Chhath is observed across the country with the biggest celebrations taking place in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and parts of Uttar Pradesh and Odisha.

Dev Deepavali (November 12)

Known as the festival of lights of the gods, on this day, the ghats of River Ganga in Varanasi are lit up with a thousand earthen lamps. The festival is celebrated on the 15th day of Deepavali.

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Actress Waheeda Rehman at the 24th edition of the festival

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Kolkata International Film Festival

What began in 1995 as a culmination of a film society movement that was inspired from the masters of Bengali cinema - Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak, Mrinal Sen - today screens some of the best cinematic works from across the globe.

This year, the festival will pay tribute to Jahor Roy, one of the luminaries of Bengali cinema, along with screening Karup, the first Indian feature film produced solely by school children.

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Bangalore Literature Festival

From meeting with your favourite authors (both national and international) to attending insightful and engaging panel discussions - satiate the bookworm in you at this two-day literary event. English translations of books written by Malayalam writers Unni R and Paul Chirakkarode are included in the shortlist for the festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Atta Galatta book Prize this year.

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India International Cherry Blossom Festival, Shillong, Meghalaya If you think that Japan is the only country to host an annual cherry blossom festival, think again. Shillong will host the 4th India International Cherry Blossom Festival this year. Along with the flowers, visitors can enjoy fashion shows, rock concerts, a beauty pageant, an amateur golf tournament and taste delicious local dishes as well.

India Art Festival, New Delhi

Set up as a medium to facilitate dialogue and collaborations between art galleries, artists, art enthusiasts and connoisseurs, this event will showcase works of over 400 artists and 50 art galleries from across India and the Asian sub-continent.

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Take your party dress out and put your dancing shoes on as global music icons Katy Perry and Dua Lipa get set to enthrall audience at the DY Patil Stadium during a music festival. While this would be Perry’s second live show in India, it will be Lipa’s first performance in the country.

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International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa

Along with regular film screenings (over 200 films from 76 countries along with 26 feature and 15 non-feature films from India), this year’s edition of this mega event will screen special audio films for the visually impaired, for the first time. As a part of IFFI’s Indian Panorama, five Marathi films have been selected this year, largest in the number of regional cinema.

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Photo exhibition, New Delhi

Get a chance to see some of the stunning works of such masters as photographers Raghu Rai and Madan Mahatta, and architect Habib Rahman in an exhibition titled ‘Delhi...that was’ at Ojas Art Gallery in the capital

Cultural festival, Kolkata

In a bid to promote and popularise Indian classical dance and music, and theatre, a cultural event was hosted at the central courtyard of the iconic Indian Museum in Kolkata. Titled ‘Dance & Tunes’, the event saw performances by artistes like Pt Tarun Bhattacharjee, who is a santoor virtuoso and a Grammy nominee, and Pt Prodyot Mujherjee, a percussionist.

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From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes this compelling novel that delves deep into human nature. It revolves around the life of Elizabeth Keane who returns to Ireland after a family tragedy. Back home she comes across letters that will change her life forever.

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John Grisham is back with his new nailbiting, fast-faced thriller. The narrative opens in the small town of Seabrook in Florida where Keith Russo, a young lawyer is shot dead at his desk. The killer left no clues. But the police soon came to suspect Quincy Miller, a young black man who was once a client of Russo’s.

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This is an inspirational story of four women, who had the courage and conviction to leave the comforts of their everyday lives, homes and families to embark on an adventure and ride their motorbikes across six countries covering a distance of 17,000 km.

Harry Bosch is left a missing case file on an unsolved homicide by his mentor who passed away. He was the man who taught Bosch all that he needed to know on the job and that everybody counts. Why did he keep the case all these years? To find the truth - or to bury it?

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On this Guru Nanak Jayanti, we take a look at a few gurdwaras across the country. By Aarti Kapur Singh

The Golden Temple in Amritsar

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Be it the legendary Golden Temple in Amritsar, which is known as one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. The bustling Patna Sahib that is situated in a quaint market in Patna.

Pathar Sahib, which stands against the stunning backdrop of Ladakhâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dramatic landscape. Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Abchal Nagar Sahib in Nanded, that is located on the banks of River Godavari or Hemkund Sahib in Chamoli, built next to a glacial lake... every gurdwara in the country is distinct in its architecture, surroundings and glorious heritage. Sanctuaries of faith and solitude, these gurdwaras attract not just the faithful but also tourists.

The delicious langar (community kitchen meal) that gurdwaras serve just adds to the experience.

Guru Nanak Jayanti, also called Guru Nanak Gurpurab or Guru Nanakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prakash Utsav, a festival that commemorates the birth of Sikhismâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first guru, Guru Nanak, is being marked on November 12 this year and on this occasion, we travel to a few gurdwaras across the country.

Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar, Punjab Also known as Sri Darbar Sahib and more popularly as Golden Temple, this iconic gurdwara, the most sacred of Sikh shrines, is built on a platform in the centre of a tank (sarovar). The gurdwara is a stunning image in white and gold, dramatically reflected in the waters surrounding it. The main building of the Golden Temple, situated in the middle of the sarovar, is connected by a 202-ft-long causeway or bridge, which is mostly filled with devotees, who wait patiently for their turn to step inside and pray. Hymns fill the air, as colourful fish frolic in the tank. Cusped arches, high doorways and intricate decorations make the Golden Temple

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Air India flies to Amritsar from Birmingham, London Stansted airport, Delhi and Patna

Flies to Dehradun (closest to Chamoli) from New Delhi, Mumbai and Varanasi

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The airline flies to Nanded, Maharashtra, from Amritsar, Chandigarh and New Delhi

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one of the most stunning gurdwaras in the world. As the sun sets and lights fill the compound, it’s almost surreal to sit on the steps lining the sarovar and admire the shrine. The architecture of this gurdwara is considered to be one of the best examples of its kind in the world and it is often cited that this has led to an independent Sikh school of architecture in the history of Indian art.

Tip: Plan your trip to Golden Temple in a way that you can taste the langar meal. It is said that the langar at Golden Temple is one of the largest of its kind in the world, serving almost 75,000 meals every day and more during festivals.

Hemkund Sahib, Chamoli, Uttarakhand

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Nestled on the banks of a glacial lake at an elevation of 4,329 m, the Hemkund Sahib gurdwara is set against a stunning Himalayan landscape. High snow-capped peaks, collectively called Hemkund Parvat, surround the star-shaped gurdwara, which remains blanketed in snow for months. But when the snow is cleared, a steady stream of pilgrims and tourists can be seen trekking upto the gurdwara, crossing smaller glaciers, rocky green meadows and gurgling streams. It’s a steep trek of around six km from Ghangaria to the gurdwara but as one climbs higher, one is rewarded with sweeping views of the Himalayan landscape and of icy slopes peeping through curtains of mist.

Hemkund Sahib, Chamoli, Uttarakhand

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The gurdwara is said to have derived its name from the lake Hemkund, which literally translates to a “lake of snow”, an accurate description of the freezing water. Given the altitude of its location, devotees and visitors to the gurdwara are offered blankets for warmth and comfort.

Tip: The best time to visit the Hemkund Sahib is between July and October/ November (please check exact dates

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before visiting) as during the rest of the year it is covered in snow. One can plan a trip to the neighbouring Valley of Flowers as well.

Takht Sri Patna Sahib, Patna, Bihar

A sanctuary of peace amidst the hustle of its busy neighbourhood, the Takht Sri Patna Sahib gurdwara also known as Harmandar Sahib, is one of the Panj Takhts or five High Seats of Authority of Sikhism. Nestled in a market area, in the older part of Bihar’s capital, this gurdwara is revered as the birth place of Guru Gobind Singh. It is said this was the place where the Guru spent his childhood.

Many significant relics and artefacts related to Guru Gobind Singh are preserved here.

Historians say it was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The current shrine of Patna Sahib was built in the 1950s. A striking white marble dome marks the main shrine building. Veering

off the main highway, the road to the gurdwara passes through farms and residential areas, before turning into a quaint alley. Looking at the buildings in its vicinity, one can guess the neighbourhood’s age and heritage!

Tip: The gurdwara complex has a museum with illustrated panels depicting the life of Guru Gobind Singh.

Hazur Sahib, Nanded, Maharashtra

Hazur Sahib also known as Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Abchal Nagar Sahib, is one of the Panj Takhts. Located on the banks of River Godavari in Nanded, Maharashtra, it is said this is the place where Guru Gobind Singh breathed his last. The main building is Angitha Sahib, where Guru Gobind Singh was cremated. Built

by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the gurdwara is resplendent in its architecture with elaborately-

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Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib: Situated on a hilltop at Anandpur Sahib (the City of Bliss) in Punjab, the brilliant white gurdwara makes for a striking image set against the picturesque backdrop of the Shivalik Hills.

Takht Damdama Sahib: Takht Damdama Sahib is located in the village of Talwandi Sabo in the Bhatinda district of Punjab.

The sprawling white complex, punctuated by green lawns, has several buildings, their domes standing out against the flat landscape.

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decorated interiors. Majestic in gold and white, the gurdwara stands on the banks of the river, attracting pilgrims and tourists from across the world.

Climb the flight of stairs leading up from the river and sit for a while inside, soaking in the serene atmosphere of the gurdwara. The city has several other gurdwaras as well.

Tip: Nanded is home to several gurdwaras, including the Hira Ghat Sahib, Mata Sahib, Mal Tekri Sahib, Baba Banda Bahadur Ghat Sahib and Nagina Ghat Sahib.

Nanak Jhira Sahib, Bidar, Karnataka

Considered to be one of the holiest gurdwaras in India, the Nanak Jhira Sahib is nestled in a

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picturesque valley and has a water spring running through it. According to a legend, once Guru Nanak was staying on the outskirts of Bidar with one of his disciples. A draught was prevailing that time in the area and it is said to bring relief to the people, the Guru chanted a hymn and removed some stones and rubble from the spot he was resting with his wooden sandal. And from that spot sprouted a spring that flows till today.

Devotees believe that the stream (jhira) is God’s answer to the Guru’s prayers. A small Amrit Kund (tank) constructed in white marble accumulates the water flowing from this fountain. Within the compound, a plaque narrates the story of the spring. It says: “... the people of Bidar who came for His [Guru Nanak] darshan requested him to bless them with sweet water as the water in Bidar was salty. Sri Guru Nanak Devji remembered God and touched the hillock with his right foot and a spring of sweet water started flowing from this place and since April 1512, it is flowing continuously till date...”

Tip: The gurdwara compound also houses a museum that displays historical events of Sikhism in the form of paintings and pictures.

The author is an avid traveller and the views expressed in the article are her own. With inputs from the book Sikh Heritage by Sondeep Shankar and Rishi Singh, published

by Roli Books

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Historical records say that there was a time when Delhi was known as the city of 100 baolis or stepwells. Vikramjit Singh Rooprai takes a look at a few of these Remember the small cave-like place Aamir Khan’s character stayed in the movie PK? Or the steps that Salman Khan climbed while carrying stones on his back in the movie Sultan? The former is the Agrasen (or Ugrasen) ki Baoli, while the latter is Rajon ki Baoli. Some mysterious, some full of stories and others becoming poignant backdrops for Bollywood movies – baolis of the capital are one of a kind.

Built hundreds (some even thousands) of years ago, these stepwells reflect exemplary engineering skills and fastidious masonry, and once served as reliable sources of water. According to popular belief, baolis, in the past, would often be used as

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a community site where people would gather to escape the heat of the city’s summer. If historical records are to be believed, the city once boasted over 100 baolis of which only a handful remain. We take a look at a few of New Delhi’s most stunning and unique stepwells.

Rajon ki Baoli

Tucked deep inside the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, the oblong-shaped Rajon ki Baoli was built during the reign of Sikandar Lodi. It is said that this ornate four-storey stepwell derived its name from the masons, locally called raje or raaj mistry, who lived there. According to Syed Ahmad Khan, a 19th-century philosopher, this baoli was

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<< Location: Mehrauli Archaeological Park

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<< How to reach: Nearest metro station is Qutub Minar << Interesting fact: The baoli dried up a long time ago but it was during the desilting process carried out by the Archaeological Survey of India that water resurfaced and has now filled almost two levels.

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>> Location: Dargah Road, Mehrauli >> How to reach: Nearest metro station is Qutub Minar >> Interesting fact: A century ago, when the water of this baoli was clean, regular diving competitions were organised, which saw participants from across the country.

commissioned by Daulat Khan. What sets this baoli apart is the intricate and beautiful decoration on its outer wall. There are stunning stucco work behind the well towards the south but since the access is from the north, not many know about it. Alcoves in the walls to place small lamps suggest it must have been used as a place for social gatherings, even after sundown.

Gandhak ki Baoli

One of the capitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest stepwells, Gandhak ki Baoli is so named because of the sulphur content in its water. This five-storeyed structure was commissioned by sultan Shams-ud-Din Iltutmish for Khwaja Qutb-ub-Din Bakhtiyar Kaki, a renowned Sufi saint. It is said that while digging, when the masons reached the aquifer they realised that

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Red Fort baoli

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>> Location: Salimgarh Road, inside Red Fort >> How to reach: Nearest metro station is Lal Qila >> Interesting fact: An interesting element in this baoli is that the octagonal shaft of the well has a small walled structure on top. This was used to hold the Persian wheel with which people used to draw water.

they had pierced a rock which was rich in sulphate. This when mixed with water in the right quantity is beneficial to cure a host of skin ailments but renders the water unsuitable for drinking. This baoli boasts over 100 steps that lead down to the water but any visitor who has been to the site will vouch that young boys find it more exciting to jump into the water from the upper levels of the well. Since this stepwell was one of the first to be constructed, not much attention was paid to either ornamentation or provisions for rooms, like other baolis in the city.

Red Fort Baoli

Said to be built almost 300 years before the construction of the Red Fort, whose foundation was laid in 1639, this baoli is one of the well-kept ones in the city.

Despite being a prominent structure at such an important location, this stepwell finds very little mention in the documents of both the British and the Mughal. This baoli has two flights of stairs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from the

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Ugrasen ki Baoli

Tucked away in Hailey Road lies the Ugrasen ki Baoli. Divided into three levels connected by 108 steps, this is a 14th-century stepwell.

Archaeological Survey of India archaeologist YD Sharma believed that the design elements of the baoli relate it to the Tughlaq era while others are of the opinion that specific parts appear to be from the Lodi period.

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>> Location: Inside Feroz Shah Kotla, near ITO >> How to reach: Nearest metro station is Delhi Gate >> Interesting fact: This baoli is not like most other stepwells in the city, where the well is separated from the tank by a wall. In this case, it is just the well dug up to form a tank.

Feroz Shah Kotla baoli

west and north â&#x20AC;&#x201C; connecting the water basin mirrored at 90 degrees, forming an L shape. Every building Feroz Shah Tughlaq commissioned was unique as each had a design never seen or used before. Water from this stepwell today irrigates the lawns of the Red Fort.

Feroz Shah Kotla Baoli

Also commissioned by Feroz Shah Tughlaq, this circular baoli, the only one-of-its-kind in the city, is located inside the citadel of Feroz Shah Kotla (erstwhile Ferozabad).

This stepwell is situated right before the pyramidical structure on which stands the imposing Ashokan pillar. With a surface

diametre measuring 33 m and a tank diametre of around 9 m, this baoli is the largest in the capital in terms of area.

Records suggest that it has terracotta pipes that check the overflow of water and also connect it to the nearby River Yamuna. The west side of the baoli is open for visitors, although it is said that originally the structure had entrances from both the east and the west. Visitors can take the flight of steps leading down to the lower level that contained the water tank.

The author is a heritage activist and educator, and the views expressed in this article are his own

Khari Baoli

Located in Old Delhi, Khari Baoli is today home to Asiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest spice market.

Said to have been built during the reign of Islam Shah (mid-16th century), the son of Sher Shah Suri, this baoli was so named because of the saline content in the water (called khara pani in Hindi). Over time, the water dried up and the stepwell was covered permanently. Eventually, a spice market came up in its place.

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As designer Rina Singh journeys through Aru Valley in Kashmir, she tells Ishita Goel how she tailored her latest collection around the pristine landscape

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An image from designer Rina Singh’s latest collection inspired from Kashmir’s Aru Valley

“It is not possible that you go and live in Kashmir and not write a book about it or create a collection around it,” says designer Rina Singh, as she walks me through her autumn-winter collection of ensembles, inspired from the picturesque Aru Valley in Jammu and Kashmir.

“I visited the valley this summer and I regretted not having visited the region earlier,” she says, wistfully recalling its natural grandeur. “The landscape is so pristine and untouched that everything – from snow-capped mountains and rolling green meadows to lush valleys – is sheer poetry in nature. The artist in me just couldn’t wait to give them an expression through clothes.”

And thus was born Singh’s latest line, inspired by the colours and textures of the valley.

Kashmir in clothes

Interestingly, Singh hasn’t borrowed from the popular patterns of Kashmiri shawls or carpets.

Instead, she has tried to imbibe the essence of the region in her clothing. “The idea to draw inspiration from Aru Valley struck me when I stayed with a local woman. She had three lovely daughters - Zeenat, Aabu and Sairat - whose grace and poise charmed me. They were extremely warm and kept serving me kahwa (Kashmiri flavoured tea with cinnamon, cardamom and saffron),” she laughs. “Eventually, I asked them if they would like to wear my clothes, but they were quite shy and declined my offer. That had me thinking how they would be in the city and what kind of clothes they would like to wear?”

Her imagery seems to have materialised in the form of airy tunics, A-line dresses and long robes, much like the winter wardrobe of these girls, embellished with floral motifs in Kashmiri embroidery – all reflecting the rich jewel tones of the valley. “My narrative was inspired by the idea of these girls running around the valley, wild and free,” explains Singh, whose label Eka is known for simple sensibilities.

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“Everything about the Kashmiri culture left an indelible impression on my mind. From the softspoken people who live in a land Singh, who started encompassed by the mighty rugged her career 20 years mountains to the drool-worthy ago and established cuisine – the canvas of Kashmir is framed by pure, unadulterated her brand Eka about beauty,” says the designer.

nine years ago, is known for her loosefitting and free-flowing ensembles that do not demarcate by age, shape, size or culture

Kashmiri cuisine too is a great inspiration for her and so are the folklore of the region. “Kashmiri food is so simple, yet rich. The most basic of ingredients come together to form delicacies that leave you wanting more,” she says, adding that the dum pukht aloo, which is prepared with a very spicy gravy, is her favourite. “I tasted it with sheermal, a delicious saffron-flavoured bread, and could not have enough,” she adds.

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Singh is noted for her loose-fitting ensembles that are not demarcated by age, shape or size.

She explains, “My clothes speak a language that is based on simple thoughts. And that’s what is reflected in Kashmir’s culture as well.

Their deep-rooted culture soothes and does not overwhelm, and I have tried to capture all that in my collection.”

A beautiful mix of soft silks and fine wool, the collection talks about a world of folklore and is tinged with nostalgia. The pieces are fashionable but the stories they tell are on a quieter note.

“I love to tell stories through my collections. I think the tales help customers connect with the clothes, thereby forging a stronger bond,” she points out.

Her eccentric collection with flamboyant combinations of colours and fabrics, and just the perfect amount of Bohemian thrown in, is a beautiful take on the beauty of the Aru Valley and how a vacation through the valley can give you so much more than just memories of a lifetime.

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Hong Kong Club, Andaz, New Delhi

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Price: (Food + beverage) `2,500 plus taxes When: Sunday Timing: 12.30 - 4 pm

“If music be the food of love, play on,” Shakespeare had written. And while the concept of live music is not uncommon in fine dining restaurants in the country, the experience of jiving to international chart-toppers, as an expert mixologist serves you customised cocktails and the pleasant autumn sun casts long shadows outside, is almost surreal.

Expect this and more at the Hong Kong Club Sunday brunch. This oriental restaurant in Andaz at Aerocity, New Delhi, offers the best recipe for a lazy Sunday! From an all you can eat menu (with as many as 16 varieties of dimsums accompanied by salads, soups, noodles and other traditional Cantonese delicacies) and interesting drinks prepared by international mixologist Agnieszka Rozenska, and the three-member band from South Africa, Jade, playing a heady concoction, the brunch package is surely exciting. Add a dimsum making session for some extra pizzazz. While all the dimsums are delicious, a special mention has to be made of the baos, the mushroom dimsum and the prawn shumai. And as you laze around, soaking up the swanky restaurant’s ambience, don’t be surprised if Jade’s Mikhail Jones walks up for a friendly tete-a-tete!

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Caraway Kitchen, Conrad Hotel, Bengaluru

It claims to be the longest brunch in town! And as you survey the unending spread of dishes at Caraway Kitchen in Conrad Bengaluru, you will want to believe the claim!

With five live counters, buzzing food carts and a spread of 150 multi-cuisine dishes, this Sunday brunch can satiate the hungriest of us all. From Bhatkal mutton biryani to Singapore laksha soup, and from Indonesian-style seabass to Italian calzones - be spoilt for choice here. The restaurant claims to be the only one in the city to offer Alaskan king crab and lobster in its buffet menu! Do not miss out their live grill and dimsum counters either.

Price: (Food + beverage) `4,950 plus taxes When: Sunday Timing: 11 am - 4 pm

For young chefs, there are pizza making and muffin decoration classes as well.

Grand Market Pavilion, ITC Royal Bengal, Kolkata One of the swankiest restaurants in town, the Grand Market Pavilion in ITC Royal Bengal is inspired by the multi-cultural buzz of Kolkata’s New Market area. This restaurant hosts a weekend brunch with a menu that offers cuisines from the seven states of the Northeast. Expect rustic and simple flavours with a tinge of smoky aftertaste of bamboo shoots.

While vegetarians can savour the bunga koh sabji (wok tossed banana flower with

Price: `1,888 inclusive of taxes When: Every Saturday and Sunday Timing: 12.30 - 3.30 pm

toasted sesame seed) and the cheu koh sabji (stir-fried mushroom with onion, tomato and chilly) served with traditional black rice, non-vegetarians can opt for avushi kulho (Naga-style herbed chicken curry), mylliem chicken (chicken in roasted onion gravy from Meghalaya),

Price: `3,700 plus taxes When: Sunday Timing: 12 - 3 pm

1911, The Imperial Hotel, New Delhi

If you want to travel the world in one afternoon, make a journey to New Delhi’s Imperial Hotel’s 1911 restaurant. At its lavish Sunday brunch, take your taste buds on a tantalising tour of the best of French, Italian and Indian cuisine. Choose from an assortment of seafood - rainbow trout, clams, mussels, mackerel and scallops cooked as per your liking (steamed, baked or grilled).

The restaurant also offers a Mediterranean mezze selection and live grills.

Sikkimese kaur (handmade sea shells served in flavourful broth), shyaphaley (minced country chicken encased in a crispy shell served with raja mirchi chutney) and masoor bilahi tenga (Assamese-style sour fish curry), amongst others.

Diners can also choose from other Indian dished along with international delicacies.

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The town of Bundi with the Taragarh Fort at dusk

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An old-world-charm, ancient stepwells, vibrant culture and vivid miniature paintings... Irfan Quader lists the reasons why this quaint town in Rajasthan is worth a visit Labyrinthine lanes lined with blue houses with a small temple at almost every turn criss-cross Bundi, a charming town in Rajasthan. With a lake that reflects the surrounding green hills, ancient stepwells and a fantastical palace that harks back to the glorious days of kings and queens, Bundi paints a captivating picture. From the outside, Bundi will appear similar to most tourist spots in Rajasthan. But take a closer look and you’ll realise that this quaint town, nestled 210 km away from the state capital Jaipur, offers more than just that. Being off the tourist radar, it receives less travellers, as a result of which it still retains an old-world charm yet boasts some incredible sights and experiences for the intrepid visitors.

Here are a few highlights of Bundi (locally pronounced as boondhee), which will inspire you to go off the beaten path and explore this little paradise.

Absence of the usual crowds

No matter what time of the year you decide to visit, cities in Rajasthan like Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Pushkar, Udaipur and Ajmer and, not to forget, Jaipur are filled with tourists. Bundi isn’t. You will find a few inquisitive travellers, which, in no way, will take away the feeling of being the only explorer here. Even the town’s most famous sights hardly ever have more than a handful of visitors at a time. So if you want to explore Rajasthan’s culture and history but want to escape the crowd, Bundi is a good place to start with.

The massive Garh Palace

One of the most well-known of Bundi’s sights is the imposing hillside Garh Palace or Bundi Palace. Known for its Rajput architecture, the palace is said to be one of the largest of its kind in India. The palace is decorated with pavilions, arches and embellished windows, and is visible from almost everywhere in Bundi. A long

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or house of pictures. This small open-sided structure boasts some of the best-preserved murals in the palace, including an intricately-decorated corridor with a bluepatterned ceiling.

The Taragarh Fort

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Bundi Festival, celebrated in the month of Kartik (October-November), includes several spiritual and traditional activities.

It offers a charming cluster of art, culture and craftsmanship. The programme features an arts and crafts fair, ethnic sports, classical music and dance programmes, turban tying competitions and a sparkling fireworks display. This year, the festival will be celebrated between November 26 and 28.

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stone ramp leads from the gate to the main entrance: the Hathi Pol, or elephant gate.

Once there, you can wander through the crumbling halls and corridors, which are more or less undisturbed. On the first floor, the once-grand mirror inlays of the Sheesh Mahal (glass palace) and the wall paintings of royal processions in the Phool Mahal (flower palace), are still impressive. Hidden up a small staircase in the southwest corner is arguably the most beautiful room in the main palace building: the Badal Mahal, or cloud palace. The surviving murals in this little chamber are intricate and colourful, and its Oriental art-inspired ceiling is unlike anything else in the palace.

Next door is a smaller building that was once a pleasure pavilion - the Chitrashala,

Further up the hill from the Garh Palace, the Taragarh Fort offers magnificent views of Bundi and the surrounding hills. Though overgrown with shrubs and populated by monkeys, you’ll still find plenty of interesting sights hidden among the trees and bushes. The most well-known of these is the Bhim burj, or Bhima’s bastion, a large stone tower on the northeast side of the fort. Also worth seeing are the stepwells carved into the hill. Overall, the fort is quite adventurous, so if you do decide to explore it, remember to wear sturdy shoes and carry a stick just in case.

A stunning stepwell

Of the many stepwells in and around Bundi, the Raniji ki Baoli (queen’s well) might well be termed the most beautiful. Built from yellow stone and with a single broad staircase leading straight down to the water, it is different from the more common symmetrical stepwells of Rajasthan. Meant as a private bath for one of Bundi’s queens, the atmosphere around the baoli (stepwell) is pleasant, with embellishments on the

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prehistoric paintings is with the man who discovered them, Om Prakash Sharma, who goes by the nickname Kukki.

Bundi style of miniature painting

pillars and carvings on the walls adding to the timeless feel.

Ancient stone-age cave paintings

Bundi’s attractions aren’t just confined to the town. About an hour’s drive away, stone-age cave paintings have been discovered along a deep river gorge. The paintings are believed to date back to between 10,000 and 20,000 years. Adjoining sites also contain multiple paintings in different styles, which suggest that these were frequently used over thousands of years. The best way to see these

Not surprisingly, given the rich paintings in the Garh Palace, Bundi has its own traditional style of miniature painting. The Bundi style is said to have evolved in the 17th century, influenced by the Mughal and Deccan styles of painting and is characterised by bold colours, dramatic night skies, dynamic movement and refined facial features. A few traditional artists still practice their art in Bundi, and some have shops on the road below the Garh Palace. Some of them even offer private painting courses.

Apart from these, Bundi still has plenty to keep you engaged. Stepwells large and small, hilltop cenotaphs, ornate temples, abandoned havelis around every corner, and the spicy local cuisine all offer an unadulterated glimpse into this little town’s rich history and tradition.

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A road through the ghats

Take a trip to the emerald canopy of the Araku Valley to discover one of Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest caves and taste some of the best coffee in the Eastern Ghats with Sudipto De

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I feel as if I am in an Indiana Jones movie, sans a fedora hat and a whip, following the archaeologist in search of a long lost treasure! All around me are limestone formations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some massive, some abstractly-shaped and some in other-worldly formations. A guide tells me that a few of these date back to as far as 150 million years. Every few seconds the shapes change and so does the size of the damp pathways. Lights emanating from small halogen lamps reflect shadowy images on these formations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; every prerequisite for a once-in-a-lifetime-adventure.

I am inside the famed Borra Caves, considered to be one of the longest and deepest of their kind in the country. Experiencing the cave is much like rock climbing but in reverse. Instead of hauling yourself up, you traverse several feet down while surrounded by walls slick with moisture.

A series of karstic limestone rocks that form one of the most elaborate cave systems in the country, the Borra Caves are located about 90 km from Visakhapatnam or Vizag (an approximate three hour drive) and fall on their way to Araku Valley, where I am headed.

Shepherds returning with their cattle at dusk in Araku Valley

After a two hour-long exploration of the caves, I set off for my destination, a little more than an hour away. I check into one of the many cottage accommodations here and rustle up a packed itinerary of

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travelling, exploring and savouring some local dishes. The first stop on my list is the Tribal Museum.

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A two-storeyed circular building, painted in brick red and boasting white window frames – the museum is quite a sight.

Inside, I am transported to a whole new world; that of the tribes inhabiting the northern part of Andhra Pradesh. There are elaborate depictions of their homes along with dioramas that showcase their daily activities, utensils and, household and daily objects. But what leaves me spellbound here is the display that depicts the differences in how houses were designed to signify hierarchy. A highlight of the museum is that it offers a few activities you can try your hand at and I decide to give archery a shot.

The bull’s eye keeps eluding me and after a few attempts, I give up and bow out gracefully.

It is time for lunch. I step out only to be greeted by a light shower. My driver suggests that I stop by one of the roadside eateries to taste the famous chicken

2.Tribal women of Araku valley

biryani. What makes this meat and rice delicacy so sought-after here are its cooking process and tantalising taste.

It is cooked in a rustic style with spicemarinated chicken and plenty of pepper.

The chicken, however, is cooked in a bamboo shoot, which gives it a smoky flavour and texture. I decide to combine this mouthwatering dish with a cup of coffee sourced from the local plantations. The buttery texture of the coffee combines like a dream with the sweet-smoky flavour of the chicken. I strike up a conversation with the shop owner who, on seeing my fondness for the beverage, suggests a visit to the nearby coffee museum.

Turns out, the Araku Valley Coffee Museum, set up in 2006, is located a stone’s throw away from the Tribal Museum. Here I learn that the beverage was introduced to the state by an Englishman named NS Brodie during 1898 and that India holds a unique position in the world coffee sector, being the sixth-largest producer of coffee. At the entrance is a stunning colourful mural displaying the journey of coffee from the bean to the cup. If you

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valleys punctuated with the low hills, it is a sanctuary for a host of birds. It is locally said that there are over a hundred species of birds that call this place home during certain times of the year. If you are lucky you might spot some of the area’s avian inhabitants, including such endangered ones as purple wood pigeon, greater spotted eagle, lesser kestrel falcon and pallid harrier.

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are a coffee lover like me and don’t mind loosening your purse strings, try the Kopi Luwak here, said to be one of the world’s most expensive coffee!

Araku Valley’s famous chicken biryani is cooked in a rustic style with spice-marinated chicken and plenty of pepper. The chicken is cooked in a bamboo shoot, which gives it a smoky flavour

The valley’s other attractions include the Padmapuram Botanical Gardens which used to be a farm during the Second World War (1939-1945) but has now been converted into a biodiversity park with rare species of flowers and trees. The botanical gardens will make quite a few of your childhood bucket lists come true.

Not only is there a toy train that offers a tour of the premises, but it also boasts a few treetop huts that you can book for a true nature experience.

Another activity that is oft-ignored in the Eastern Ghats is birding. With lush green

For birding experiences, head to the Tyda Nature Camp where expert naturalists can lead you on a trail to catch a glimpse of magnificent birds. Alternatively, if you wish to go on a birding exploration on your own, the Tatipudi Reservoir (an hour-long drive from Araku Valley) is the place to be.

Although the latter’s main job is to provide water for the city of Visakhapatnam, it also offers a calming boating experience, surrounded by the hills.

Despite the fact that a road trip through the Eastern Ghats is quite similar to one taken through the Western Ghats, it is the simpler turns and twists that make this drive even more pleasurable. Interspersed with the Chaparai and the Sangda waterfalls, it allows you to get close to nature without working up a sweat.

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Hong Kong may perhaps be best known for its gravity-defying skyline. Rising high above the South China Sea, it sure is one of the most mesmerising sights in the world. But, in the shadow of all the glass and glitz lie bustling old neighbourhoods with unique personalities shaped over time, where immersive cultural experiences come together with vibrant dining scenes and exciting shopping opportunities. Make your day here one of discovery of both the old and the new, which together make Hong Kong the great melting pot that it is today.

Old Town Central is one of the oldest and the most dynamic districts of Hong Kong, where century-old temples stand alongside concept fashion stores. Traditional tea-houses share space with modern art galleries and captivating street art bring to life twisting lanes and winding alleyways.

I begin my exploration from Possession Street, said to be the place where British soldiers landed in 1841. Today, it features a Chinese-style garden with hip restaurants and stores lining the street.

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Walking up the steep, cobbled pathway brings me to the Man Mo Temple, a 150-year-old Chinese shrine nestled amidst towering modern buildings. A fine example of vernacular Chinese architecture, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exquisitely decorated with ceramic figurines, granite and wood carvings, and colourful murals. Inside, the aura is one of tranquility â&#x20AC;&#x201D; hundreds of burning incense spirals hang from the ceiling, worshippers pray silently and rows of lanterns illuminate their wishes scribbled on red swathes of paper.

The nearby Upper Lascar Row is a treasure trove for shoppers, with scores of shops selling traditional Chinese artworks, handcrafted souvenirs, charms and wind chimes, cast iron teapots and a great haul of vintage antiques. My last pitstop here is

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Hollywood Road, one of the first roads built in Hong Kong that today is a hub of contemporary art galleries and designer boutiques. A mural of old townhouses painted on a store wall here is one of the most Instagrammed locations in Hong Kong.

Having worked up an appetite after the long walk, I head towards the bustling neighbourhood of Sham Shui Po, located a 20-minute cab ride away across the har-

Travel tips

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bour in Kowloon. A hotspot for pocket-freindly electronics and funky gadgets, Sham Shui Po is, however, best known for the plethora of eateries that serve local delicacies at throwaway prices. Several of these are Michelin-recommended, such as the famous Tim Ho Wan — said to be the “most affordable Michelin-star restaurant in the world”, featuring a simple menu of 20 odd dimsums. The shrimp dumplings, baked buns with barbecue pork, and steamed beef balls attract long queues of locals and tourists alike. If you’ve room left for dessert, do stop by the Michelin-renowned Kung Wo Dou Bun Chong, which serves silky tofu puddings and fermented bean curd made in a traditional way.

I make it back across the harbour in time to join the TramOramic Tour from the Western Market Terminus. This hour-long tour aboard a 1920s-style open top, doubledecker tram takes me through the busy streets of Hong Kong, with its ultra-modern cityscape towering all around me. An audio Historic Ferry Ride Instead of crossing the harbour by road tunnels, you may also opt to take a ride on the historic Star Ferry, which has been operational since 1888 and ferries over 70,000 passengers across the harbour daily.

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Besides the main Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula, the territory of Hong Kong also includes over 200 surrounding islands dispersed in the South China Sea. Many of these are accessible by ferries and motorboats and make for picturesque day-trips. The tiny island of Cheung Chau has no motorised traffic and is ideal for strollers. The main road heads southwest from the pier and takes you past beautiful coastal scenery and an unending row of eateries serving seafood and fresh catch made in local style.

For adventure seekers, Hong Kong offers a range of activities — whether it’s hiking up the second-highest mountain peak in the area, Lantau, canyoning in the New Territories, surfing in Big Wave Bay, making your way through the Cheung Po Tsai Cave or exploring the traditional fishing village of Tai O by kayak.

If you’re a seeker of unique experiences, enroll yourself in a Wing Chun masterclass at the Yip Man Martial Art Association. Over the course of an hour, Master Sam Lau will demonstrate the basics of this traditional Southern Chinese-style Kung Fu, following which you get to practice the quick arm movements with one of the students here.

Nightlife in Hong Kong is lively, friendly and incredibly diverse.

Lan Kwai Fong and Soho are the top party districts, where you can let your hair down at one of the scores of trendy bars and buzzing clubs.

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guide gives me a lowdown of the city’s history, while pointing out iconic attractions along the way. Winding through the heritage, business and shopping districts, the tour ends at Causeway Bay, the buzzing retail heart of Hong Kong replete with luxury malls and street markets.

As dusk approaches, I head to the interesting heritage and arts centre of Tai Kwun. One of the most significant restoration projects undertaken in the city recently, Tai Kwun is located in the renovated Central Police Station Compound, comprising the former police barracks, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison.

I immerse in the rich heritage of this unique historical complex through an interactive tour and ongoing thematic exhibitions. Eight designated storytelling spaces narrate the 170 years of history of the place, while museum-standard galleries showcase contemporary art exhibitions all year long. The former prison yard and parade ground now serve as cultural venues for theatre, music, dance and film.

Surrounding this are upscale retail spaces

offering curated selections of books, apparels and gifts, as well as fine dining establishments with an extensive choice of culinary indulgences.

No visit to Hong Kong is complete without witnessing the Symphony of Lights show that dazzles up the skyline for about 10 minutes every night. The world’s largest permanent light and sound show, it has about 47 participating buildings on either side of the Victoria Harbour that light up in a synchronised musical orchestration of laser displays and pyrotechnic fireworks.

The best vantage points for the show are at the Avenue of Stars on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, the promenade outside Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai, and from the ferries on the Victoria Harbour.

Fascinated, I head back to my hotel room on the 21st floor and feast my eyes some more on the panoramic views of the Hong Kong skyline.

The author is an avid traveller and the views expressed in the article are her own

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A story of 1,000 untold tales Veteran film director Bharatbala, who shot to fame with AR Rahman’s iconic song Vande Mataram, talks to Shrabasti Mallik about his new ambitious project to document unique stories from India

Filmmaker Bharatbala, the man behind several of AR Rahman’s videos, is working on a monumental five-year-long project Virtual Bharat, through which, the documentary director aims to produce 1,000 short films that will explore India. The first three have been released on YouTube and the director says he doesn’t want to stop, not even at 1,000!

Virtual Bharat is a very ambitious project. Tell us a little more about it.

We have planned Virtual Bharat to be a repository of 1,000 short films documenting India’s culture, heritage, history, traditions, folklore, music, art....

In a few years, it will be a virtual museum, the largest collection of high-quality stories about India in the online cloud space. It will be like a library about India that will provide information and entertain. These short films will also bring together artistes – celebrated and emerging ones.

The first movie of Virtual Bharat, Thaalam, is about the snake boat races of Kerala and is narrated by AR Rahman. How did this collaboration come about?

Rahman (AR Rahman) and I were schoolmates and working with him is a very natural process.

Whenever I feel I need him to be a part of an idea or that he would be the best creative mind to collaborate with on a project, I seek him, and viceversa. Other than Thaalam, he will be a part of a few more films in Virtual Bharat.

Director Bharatbala (left) with AR Rahman

The director during one of his shoots

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You have worked towards promoting India earlier as well. How did the journey begin?

The idea about travelling through India and documenting the journey using my creativity as a filmmaker was inspired by my father, who was a part of India’s freedom movement. He was the one who suggested that I create ideas, which can inspire and renew patriotic fervour in the youth. That is how AR Rahman’s Vande Mataram and Jana Gana Mana videos came about. With these, my passion for showcasing India grew and I criss-crossed the country searching for unique stories to tell.

Over the last 20 years I have collected several such stories but it was three years ago that I decided to do something long-term with them. That was also the time that web-based content streaming platforms were becoming popular. I realised it was an opportune time to start working on a project to create a web series of short films, not exceeding 10 minutes each. These smartly edited films will have compelling narratives, stunning visuals and melodious soundtracks – every prerequisite needed to give an audience an immersive experience.

“The first milestone is to make 1,000 films on India. The idea is to never stop. My plan is to make Virtual Bharat a virtual museum of stories about India for the world to see”

In India, there is a story every 100 km.

What kind of stories are you looking for?

Mostly undiscovered or unheard of stories that are just awaiting to be brought to light.

Take, for example, the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad. It’s a popular tourist site.

But there, I met 92-year-old Sarla behen, who has lived at the ashram since the age of six and has even worked with Mahatma Gandhi. So I filmed her at the ashram, recalling her early days there. Another example of a unique story is that of a quaint village in Punjab called Bhaini Sahib, where every child is said to have been trained in Indian classical music.

This film will be introduced by Bollywood playback singer Shreya Ghoshal.

In one of your earlier interviews you had mentioned that short films are the perfect medium to keep India’s stories alive. Why do you feel so?

I still feel the same because, by and large, India does not watch documentaries. I feel the best way to introduce such informative films to the current generation and have them take an interest is through short non-fictional stories. These can be easily watched on a mobile phone or any other device. You have to give the audience crisp films, which they will enjoy and wait for the next one.

What kind of impetus do you feel film festivals (both national and international) give to short films?

I think they are important because sometimes short films serve two purposes. For some, it’s like a calling card to make a feature film. But for many, like me, short films are inspirational. Think of a child from a remote village, who has never travelled outside his neighbourhood. Imagine him seeing these vibrant films from across the country and getting to know about cultures and traditions that are so different from the ones he is familiar with. That, for me, is creatively satisfying. And I do not intend to stop because these stories are connecting India.

The director with children during one of his shoots

A still from Bharatbala’s short film Thaalam

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eka&cki dh vk’kadk,a viuh txg vkSj cPpksa dh vko’;drk,a viuh txg gksrh gSaA mUgsa rks cgqr dqN pkfg,A ubZ tkudkfj;ka] u, vuqHko] ubZ nqfu;k esa [kqyrh f[kM+fd;kaA ,sls esa vxj mudh fe=rk fdrkcksa ls djok nh tk, rks u dsoy mudh reke t+:jrsa iwjh gksus yxsaxh] eka&cki Hkh cgqr lkjh fparkvksa ls eqfDr ik ysaxsA fdrkcsa ubZ] jkspd vkSj jksekapd nqfu;k dh vksj cgqr lkjh f[kM+fd;ka [kksy nsrh gSaA muls vkus okyh rkt+h gok cPpksa ds eu&efLr"d dks rkt+xh vkSj ÅtkZ iznku djrh gSA fdrkcksa dh nqfu;k cgqr O;kid gSA dg ldrs gSa fd og vuar gSA ftruk xgjk mrjuk pkgsa] mrjrs

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tk,aA tks tkuuk pkgsa] tkusaA tks le>uk pkgsa] le>saA tks eglwl djuk pkgsa] eglwl djsaA fdrkcsa gj mez ds cPpksa ds fy, miyC/k gSaA muds fy, Hkh tks vHkh rd v{kjksa dks gh ugha igpkursA muds fy, jax&fcjaxh] vkd"kZd Nfo;ksa okyh fdrkcsa gSaA ,slh fdrkcsa Hkh gSa ftuesa os eupkgs jax Hkj ldrs gSaA js[kk,a mdsj ldrs gSaA fdrkcksa ls euksjatu ds lkFk&lkFk vH;kl Hkh gks tkrk gSA jaxksa dh igpku] vkd`fr;ksa dh igpku] vius ifjos’k ls esy&eqykdkr gksrh gSA D;k gqvk vxj eka&cki ds ikl i;kZIr le; ugha gS fd os cPpksa ds lkFk fpfM+;k?kj ?kweus tk,aA fdrkcksa ds ek/;e ls iwjk dk iwjk fpfM+;k?kj gh cPpksa ds ikl yk;k tk ldrk gSA

vktdy ckt+kj esa cPpksa ds fy, euksjt a d ,oa Kkuo/kZd fdrkcksa dk HkaMkj ekStnw gS

feyrh gS lh[k

cPps tSls&tSls cM+s gksrs gSa] fdrkcsa mUgsa dgkfu;ka lqukrh gSaA dfork,a fl[kkrh gSaA fta+nxh dh le> nsrh gSaA dHkh os mUgsa galkrh gSa rks dHkh lkspus ij foo’k dj nsrh gSaA dHkh mUgsa my>krh gSa rks dHkh mudh my>uksa dks lqy>krh gSaA fdrkcsa muds fy, firk&ekrk] l[kk&l[kh rFkk lgk;d lHkh dqN gks tkrh gSaA fdrkcsa i<+us dh vknr ,d ckj iM+ tk, rks fQ+j fdrkcksa dk vkd"kZ.k vius vki gh cPpksa dks viuh vksj vkdf"kZr djrk jgrk gSA le>nkj eka&cki cPpksa dh nksLrh fdrkcksa ls djok dj muls nwj ugha gks tkrsA gksuk Hkh ugha pkfg,A mUgsa ;g /;ku j[kuk pkfg, fd muds cPps fdl izdkj dh fdrkcsa i<+ jgs gSaA eka&cki dks fdrkcksa ds ekeys esa vius cPpksa dk ekxZn’kZd Hkh cuuk pkfg,A blds fy, t+:jh gksxk fd os Lo;a Hkh fdrkcksa ls nksLrh djsaA ,d cgqr vPNk dke ;g Hkh gks ldrk gS fd

ekuo lekt esa dFkk&dgkfu;ka c;ka djds f’k{kk nsus dk izpyu lfn;ksa iqjkuk jgk gSA ge lHkh dks iapra= dh dgkfu;ka vkt rd ;kn gSaA fdlh dks Hkh f’k{kk nsus dk lcls lVhd ek/;e dgkfu;ksa o dFkkvksa ds vfrfjDr dqN vkSj gks gh ugha ldrkA orZeku esa Hkh ;g dkjxj fl) gks jgk gS

eka&cki vius cPpksa esa cgqr NksVh mez ls iqLrd laxzg dh vknr MkysaA

euksjatu&v/;;u lkFk&lkFk

oSls rks gekjs pkjksa vksj dbZ fo"k;ksa ij izdkf’kr iqLrdsa miyC/k jgrh gSa fdarq fofHkUu izdk’kd le;&le; ij cPPkksa ds fy, vusd jkspd fdrkcsa Nkirs jgrs gSaA ;s iqLrdsa u dsoy euksjatu cfYd f’k{kk iznku djus dh n`f"V ls Hkh cgq&mi;ksxh lkfcr gksrh gSaA ns’k ds fo[;kr ,oa iz[;kr ys[kdksa }kjk jfpr iqLrdksa esa Kku dk HkaMkj gksrk gSA blds vykok fons’k ds egku ys[kdksa dh jpukvksa dk vuqokn Hkh O;kid Lrj ij fd;k tkrk gSA mYys[kuh; gS fd gj mez ds cPps dks /;ku esa j[kdj gh iqLrdksa dk izdk’ku fd;k tkrk gSA lkHkkj% jktdey izdk’ku

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lc ek;k gS---

cgq:fi;k ,d ,slh ija‍ijk gS tks vkfndky ls vc rd pyh vk jgh gSA le; cnyk] lekt dk rkuk&ckuk cny x;k vkSj euksjatu ds lk/ku Hkh cny x,A fdarq ns’k esa dgha u dgha cgq:fi;s vc Hkh ut+j vk tkrs gSaA lquhy feJ gesa muds ckjs esa crk jgs gSaA

cgq:fi, pkgrs gSa fd vU; dykdkjksa dh rjg mUgsa Hkh igpku vkSj vkSj çn’kZu ds mfpr volj feysa

Hkkjr dh dyk vkSj laLd`fr iqjkrudky ls gh le`) jgh gSA ijarq vk/kqfud ;qx dh nkSM+ esa dqN dyk,a ihNs NwV xbZ gSa vkSj /khjs&/khjs yqIr gks jgh gSaA ,slh gh ,d dyk gS & cgq:fi;kA vke fta+nxh esa ge&vki dbZ ckj vius vklikl dqN jaxs&iqrs] x<+s x, pfj= ns[kdj vk’‍p;Z esa iM+ tkrs gSaA gka] buesa vkd"kZ.k ,slk gksrk gS fd ml le; muds çfr ,d dkSrqgy tkxrk vo’‍; gSA ;s yksx cgq:fi, gksrs gSaA ckt+kj esa] lM+dksa ij] lkoZtfud L‍Fky ij] eafnj esa] i;ZVu L‍Fky ds lehi vkidks bl rjg ds pfj= [kwc feysaxs tks [kq’kfdL‍erh ls vktdy ds lsY‍Q+h;qx esa viuk thfodksiktZu dj fy;k djrs gSaA vU‍;Fkk ,sls yksxksa ds lkeus lcls cM+h leL‍;k viuk isV Hkjus] viuk ifjokj pykus dh gSA

iqjkuh gS igpku

cgq:fi, Hkkjrh; vfLerk esa vkt dk fo"k; ugha gSaA gekjh iqjkdFkkvksa esa ,sls vusd çlax vkrs gSa] ftuesa bl rjg ds pfj=ksa ds lkFk dFkk esa dbZ ckj jkspd rks dbZ

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ckj =kln vk;ke Hkh lqukbZ nsrs gSaA iqjkdFkkvksa esa ek;koh ’kC‍n dk [+kwc ç;ksx gksrk gSA ek;k jpuk] rjg&rjg ds :i x<+ ysuk vkSj fQ+j mlds gh cgkus vius earO‍; dks çkI‍r djuk] vius bjknksa dks iwjk djuk buds dke gksrs gSaA jkepfjrekul esa jko.k us lk/kq dk os’k /kjk] vius ekek vlqj ekjhp ls dgk fd L‍o.kZ e`x cu tkvksA blh çdkj ’kwiZ.k[kk Hkh lqanjh ds os’k esa gh jke&y{‍e.k dks yqHkkus xbZ FkhA tc ckr u cuh rks mlus viuk vlqj :i fn[kk;kA ,sls gh lhrkgj.k ds ckn tc jke y{‍e.k ds lkFk ou esa HkVd jgs Fks ml le; guqeku us mUgsa nwj ls ns[kk vkSj Hksl cnydj ikl tkdj ifjp; çkI‍r fd;k FkkA blh rjg —".k dFkkvksa esa ek;k ds fdrus gh çlax vk;s gSaA ek;k jprs gq, gh Hkxoku f’ko cky—"‍.k ds n’kZu dh pkg ysdj i`F‍oh yksd esa vk;s FksA ,d ek;koh tks Jh—"‍.k dk :i /kjdj vijk/k fd;k djrk Fkk] mldk uke ikSaMªd —".k uke Fkk ftldk ckn esa Jh—"‍.k us mldk o/k fd;kA nso vkSj nkuoksa ds chp ek;k jpus dh L‍i/kkZvksa dh vusd dgkfu;ka gSaA nkuo ;k

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vlqj dks Hkkjrh; ijaijk esa tks igpku feyh gS mlesa Hk; fufgr gS] ?k`.kk fufgr gS] ’kksd vkSj D‍ys’k HkhA os lkoZtfud :i ls dgha Hkh mifLFkfr gksus ls igys vius :i esa cnyko djrs FksA lkSE‍; :i esa Ny djrs Fks vkSj earO‍; iwjk gksus ij vius vlyh :i esa vk tk;k djrs FksA vkt Hkh ’kk;n vlyh :i esa vk tkus okyh dgkor ,slh gh fdlh ekU‍;rk ls mith gksxhA

bafnjk xka/kh jk”‍Vªh; dyk dsaæ] ubZ fnY‍yh us laL‍Fkk ds lfpo lfPpnkuan tks’kh ds izksRlkgu ij xr o"kZ rhu fnu ds fy, lkS ls vf/kd cgq:fi;ksa dks ,df=r fd;k FkkA bu cgq:fi;ksa us bafM;k xsV ij çn’kZu djds bl foyqI‍r gksrh ijaijk esa çk.k Qwadus dh ljkguh; igy dh Fkh

bfrgkl esa mYys[k

bfrgkl Hkh blh çdkj ds mnkgj.kksa dk fnypL‍i lk{‍; gSA le;&le; ij vius ’k=qvksa ls yksgk ysus okys ohj ;ks)kvksa dks Hkh Hksl cnydj] :i /kjdj fudyuk iM+k] yksxksa ds chp tkuk iM+k] Hkze [kM+k djuk iM+k] pdek nsuk iM+kA jktk&egkjktk vkSj ckn’kkg ds njckjksa esa Hkh vusd çdkj ds Hksl cnyus okys] muds fy, Hksfn, dk dke djus okys] xqI‍r :i ls feyus vkSj vklikl ds [krjksa vkSj "kM~;a=ksa ls vkxkg djus okys v¸;kjksa vkSj ekfgj dykdkjksa dk mY‍ys[k feyrk gSA L‍o;a jktk Hkh vke vkneh cudj vius jkT‍; esa çtk dk gky ysus fudyk djrs FksA rHkh os ;g tku ikrs Fks fd lP‍pkbZ esa muds jkT‍; esa dkSu lq[kh gS] dkSu nq[kh] D‍;k&D‍;k leL‍;k,a vkSj dfBukb;ka gSaA cgq:fi;k dyk dks jkT‍;kJ; çkI‍r jgk gSA

vuks[kh dyk

gekjs ns’k esa cgq:fi;k dyk dk dHkh Hkh oSlk çHkko ugha jgk tSlk vU‍; dykvksa dk jgk gSA xhr] laxhr] fp=dyk

vkSj ukV~; tSlh fo/kkvksa dh rjg bls foL‍rkj ikus ;k le`) gksus dk volj ugha feykA cgq:fi, ns’k ds vusd jkT‍;ksa esa fuokl djrs gSaA if’pe caxky] fcgkj] mÙkj çns’k] xqtjkr] e/‍; çns’k] jktL‍Fkku] egkjk"Vª] vka/kz çns’k] rsyaxkuk] dsjy] rfeyukMq vkSj dukZVd jkT‍;ksa ds lqnwj vapyksa ,oa xkaoksa esa cgq:fi;s viuh igpku] viuh vfLerk vkSj vkfFkZd nq’‍okfj;ksa ls la?k"kZ dj jgs gSaA ikSjkf.kd pfj=] ,sfrgkfld pfj=] jk"Vªh; uk;d] lar vkSj Q+dhj] i’kq&i{kh] tksdj ,oa fHk[kkjh] iqfyl&Mkdw cudj dqN vko’‍;d laokn jVdj ;k ;kn djds yksxksa ds chp tkrs gSa vkSj viuh rS;kjh] vuqHko vkSj okdiVqrk ds vk/kkj ij ckrphr dj] euksjatu dj pkj iSls dekrs gSaA ;s cgq:fi;s viuk J`axkj [kqn djrs gSaA tc ;s fdlh :i esa mrjrs gSa] mlesa <yus ds fy, iwjk fnu yx tkrk gSA fQ+j ;s yksx jksth&jksVh dh mE‍ehn esa ’kgj] xkao] ckt+kj] lkI‍rkfgd gkV vkSj ?kj&?kj Hkh tkdj iSls ;k [kkus dh vis{kk djrs gSaA cgq:fi;ksa esa jktL‍Fkku] vka/kz izns’k] rsyaxkuk] if’pe caxky vkSj xqtjkr ds dykdkj vf/kd ifjiD‍o vkSj vkR‍efo’‍okl ls Hkjs ut+j vkrs gSaA ;s yksx egkR‍ek xka/kh] pkyhZ psifyu] tksdj] ’kadj] ukjn] ;ejkt] jko.k] Hkkyw] ouekuq"k] Mkdw] Fkkusnkj tSls pfj= cudj lHkh dk euksjatu djrs gSaA

ys[kd eiz esa iz’kklfud vf/kdkjh gSa

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Cancer, Jun 21-Jul 22

Be open to the possibilities of receiving help from others. Your guardian angels are guiding you to stay in control and let things run their course.

Situations will unfold on their own.

nwljksa ls enn feyus dh laHkkouk ds fy, vki iwjh rjg ls rS;kj jgsaA vkids flrkjs crk jgs gSa fd vki la;e cuk, j[ksa vkSj tSlk py jgk gS] ifjfLFkfr;ksa dks pyus nsaA ifjfLFkfr;ka vius vki Li"V gksrh pyh tk,axhA

Hkfo";ok.kh

Aries, Mar 21-Apr 19

Be honest with yourself. It’s important for you to acknowledge what you see, feel and believe in. Do not compromise on your integrity in any situation, not even to please anyone around you.

It may not bear fruit.

vius izfr bZekunkj jgsaA vkids fy, vge gS fd vki tks ns[krs gSa] eglwl vFkok vuqHko djrs gSa] mls Lohdkj djsaA vius vklikl ds fdlh Hkh O;fDr dks [kq’k djus ds fy, fdlh Hkh fLFkfr esa lPpkbZ ls le>kSrk u djsaA blls ykHk ugha gksxkA

Gemini, May 21-Jun 20 It is time to love yourself and pay attention to your own needs. Your guardian angels are guiding you to move on and let go of anything that has hurt you in the past. Better times are awaiting you.

csgrj gksxk fd vki viuk /;ku j[ksa vkSj viuh vko’;drkvksa dh iwfrZ djasA vkids flrkjs dg jgs gSa fd vki c<+rs jgsaA vrhr esa ftu ckrksa ls vki vkgr gq, Fks] mUgsa Hkwy tk,aA vkidk vPNk le; vkus okyk gSA

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Taurus, Apr 20-May 20

Your guardian angels are guiding you to spend some time near water. If you cannot take a vacation, draw yourself a comfortable sea salt bath and let the power of water bring you peace and calm.

Garima Astir reads this month’s Angel cards. These readings are guided messages from your Guardian Angels that are always calming and positive in nature

xfjek vLVhj bl ekg ds ,aftYl dkM~lZ i<+ jgh gSaA bu dkM~lZ esa vkids mu flrkjksa }kjk n’kkZ, x, lans’k gksrs gSa] tks ges’kk ’kkar ,oa ldkjkRed LoHkko ds gksrs gSa

vkids flrkjs vkils dg jgs gSa fd vki dqN le; fdlh tylzksr ds fdukjs ij fcrk,aA vki vxj vodk’k ij ugha tk ldrs rks leqnzh ued okys ikuh esa vkjkenk;d Luku djsaA ikuh ds izHkko ls vkidks ’kkafr vkSj lqdwu dh izkfIr gksxhA

Leo, Jul 23-Aug 22 Be strong and do not let anyone make you feel guilty without your permission. Take your own decisions, even the smaller ones. Your angels are guiding you to release any negative emotion as they are exhausting you.

vki viuh ckr ij vfMx jgsaA fdlh ckr ij Xykfu eglwl u djsaA Lo;a fu.kZ; ysa] pkgs NksVs gh D;ksa u gksaA vkids flrkjs vkidks crk jgs gSa fd vius eu esa fdlh Hkh rjg ds udkjkRed Hkko u vkus nsa] D;ksafd os vkidh ÅtkZ [kRe dj jgs gSaA

Virgo, Aug 23-Sep 22 You attract what you think so delve in happy thoughts. Cheerful emotions and feelings attract positivity. Call upon your angels to guide you through any negative thoughts if you happen to have any.

vki tks lksprs gSa] og gksus dh laHkkouk cu tkrh gS] blfy, vPNk lkspsaA [kq’kuqek euksHkko ,oa Hkkouk,a ldkjkRedrk dks vkdf"kZr djrs gSaA ;fn vkidks dksbZ udkjkRed fopkj vkrs gSa] rks vius flrkjksa dh lqusaA

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Capricorn, Dec 22-Jan 19

Libra, Sep 23-Oct 22 You may embark on a new adventure be it a wedding or a new project. Maintain a harmonious relationship with people you work with. This will usher in positivity and success. Interact with people and brosden your experience.

Any situation that you face can be overcome by love and compassion. Stand up for yourself and hold your ground. Do not let others take you for granted. Be your vivacious interactive self and broaden your social circle.

vki vius thou esa ubZ ’kq#vkr djsaxs] Hkys gh fookg gks vFkok dksbZ u;k izkstsDVA vius lg;ksfx;ksa ds lkFk lkSgknZiw.kZ fj’rs cuk,aA blls vki esa ldkjkRedrk vk,xh vkSj lQyrk feysxhA yksxksa ls laidZ lk/ksa vkSj vius vuqHkoksa esa O;kidrk yk,aA

vki ftl Hkh ifjfLFkfr dk lkeuk dj jgs gSa] isze ,oa d#.kk ls mlls mcj ik,axsA vki Lo;a ds fy, [kM+s gksa rFkk viuh ckr ij vfMx jgsaA nwljs vkidk Q+k;nk u mBk ik,aA izQqfYyr o feyulkj jgsa vkSj viuk lkekftd nk;jk c<+k,aA

Scorpio, Oct 23-Nov 21

Aquarius, Jan 20-Feb 18

Positive changes are coming your way. Difficult problems will be solved and projects that have been on hold for some time will begin to roll. You will also reap rewards for your all the hard work you have put in.

You will make progress this month. Meetings, projects and conversations that had been shelved will begin to move in a positive direction.

Be active in your pursuits, focus on the job at hand and do not be distracted.

vkids O;fDrRo esa ldkjkRed cnyko vk,xkA vki ftu leL;kvksa ls >w> jgs gSa] mudk gy fudysxk vkSj tks izkstsDV dqN le; ls #dk iM+k Fkk] mlesa izxfr gksxhA vkidh dM+h esgur dk vkidks vPNk Qy feysxkA

vki bl ekg cgqr mUufr djsaxsA cSBdsa] izkstsDV ,oa okrkZyki tks #ds gq, Fks] ;s lHkh ldkjkRed fn’kk esa c<+saxhA vius dke esa lfØ; jgsa] tks dke vkidks fn;k x;k gS] ml ij /;ku dsafnzr djsaA fdlh Hkh gkyr eas /;ku HkVdus u nsaA

Sagittarius, Nov 22-Dec 21 Your angels are telling you that everything that you hold close to your heart be it family, friends or career is being cared for so you need not worry. A happy outcome is on the way. Have faith and be patient.

vkids flrkjs crk jgs gSa fd tks vkids csgn djhc gSa Hkys gh ifjtu gksa] fe= gksa ;k vkidk dfj;j gks] mlds ckjs esa vf/kd fpark djus dh t+:jr ugha gSA dqN vPNk gksus okyk gSA Lo;a ij fo’okl j[ksa vkSj lcz ls dke ysaA

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Those born in November are attractive, diligent, hard working, humble, emotional, calm and are loyal friends.

Pisces, Feb 19-Mar 20 What appears to be a challenge is a positive change in disguise. Your angels are telling you to see these roadblocks as blessings. Be patient and look for the brighter side of any tricky situation and you will find a silver lining.

vkidks tks pqukSrh yxrk gS] og vkids fy, ldkjkRed cnyko gksxkA vkids flrkjs crk jgs gSa fd tks vkidks ck/kk,a izrhr gks jgh gSa] os vk’kh"k gSaA lcz j[ksa vkSj fdlh Hkh tfVy ifjfLFkfr ds fgrdkjh izHkko feysaxsA vkidks ykHk gksxkA

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